Collections : [Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library]

Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library

Special Collections and Archives
James G. Leyburn Library
Washington and Lee University
204 W. Washington Street
Lexington, VA 24450
Primary Collecting Areas:
American and Virginia history, regional genealogy, history of propaganda, Southern literature, theater, local and regional portraiture, landscapes and architecture, late 19th-century travel
Description:

The Washington and Lee University Special Collections and Archives Department houses over 1,000 unique manuscript collections including those of the Rockbridge Historical Society, The American Shakespeare Center, and the Mountain Valley Preservation Association. These collections vary greatly in size, format, and scope. Subjects covered within the collections are diverse and include concentrations in American and Virginia history, regional genealogy, history of propaganda, Southern literature, and theater.

It also houses over 10,000 photographs and prints. Beyond our photograph and print collections, which include scrapbooks, images can also be found within the manuscript collections and University Archives described above. Our photographic holdings vary greatly in size and include numerous formats representative of the evolution of the photographic process. Strengths are local and regional portraiture, landscapes and architecture, W&L University history, including athletics, and late 19th-century travel.

POC: Tom Camden
Phone: (540) 458-8649
Phone: (540) 463-8109
Fax: (540) 463-8964
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Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library

Allen Wesley Moger Correspondence, 1943/1945

10 Item

This collection includes a 5-page paper by Allen Moger concerning the Army Enlisted Reserve Corps (E.R.C.) at Washington and Lee University and letters received by Moger from students who were called to active duty from the E.R.C.

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Allen Wesley Moger Correspondence, 1943/1945 10 Item

Moger, Marguerite

This collection includes a 5-page paper by Allen Moger concerning the Army Enlisted Reserve Corps (E.R.C.) at Washington and Lee University and letters received by Moger from students who were called to active duty from the E.R.C.

Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library

Arnold Toynbee letter, 1958

1 Item

This letter is from Toynbee to Washington and Lee University President, Francis P. Gaines, upon Toynbee's departure from the University in June 1958.

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Arnold Toynbee letter, 1958 1 Item

Gaines, Francis Pendleton

This letter is from Toynbee to Washington and Lee University President, Francis P. Gaines, upon Toynbee's departure from the University in June 1958.

Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library

Carter James Harris Photograph, 1866/1867

1 Item

Carte de visite photograph of Carter James Harris by Boude and Miley. Harris was a faculty member of Washington College and Washington and Lee University from 1858-1894. This item is signed by Harris.

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Carter James Harris Photograph, 1866/1867 1 Item

Boude and Miley Photographers (1867-1870) (Lexington, Virginia)

Carte de visite photograph of Carter James Harris by Boude and Miley. Harris was a faculty member of Washington College and Washington and Lee University from 1858-1894. This item is signed by Harris.

Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library

Dabney Stuart Papers, 1989/2009, bulk 2000/2009

1.4 Linear Feet

This collection includes drafts, manuscripts, and corrected typescripts of published and several unpublished novels, short story collections, volumes of poetry, his lectures, and a list of all of Stuart's publications from 1959-2009.

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Dabney Stuart Papers, 1989/2009, bulk 2000/2009 1.4 Linear Feet

Stuart, Dabney

This collection includes drafts, manuscripts, and corrected typescripts of published and several unpublished novels, short story collections, volumes of poetry, his lectures, and a list of all of Stuart's publications from 1959-2009.

Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library

Daniel Harvey Hill letter to Phelps Collins, 1849

0.01 Linear Feet 4 pages

In this Jan. 31, 1849 letter to Phelps Collins at West Point, New York, Hill describes the students he is teaching at Washington College and the townspeople of Lexington.

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Daniel Harvey Hill letter to Phelps Collins, 1849 0.01 Linear Feet 4 pages

Hill, D. H. (Daniel Harvey), 1821-1889

In this Jan. 31, 1849 letter to Phelps Collins at West Point, New York, Hill describes the students he is teaching at Washington College and the townspeople of Lexington.

Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library

George S. Whitney Biochemistry Notebook, 1965

.2 Linear Feet

This notebook contains biochemistry notes of Whitney during his tenure at Washington and Lee University.

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George S. Whitney Biochemistry Notebook, 1965 .2 Linear Feet

Whitney, George S. (George Stephen)

This notebook contains biochemistry notes of Whitney during his tenure at Washington and Lee University.

Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library

Henry Donald Campbell Correspondence, 1913

25 Item

This collection consists of letters written to Henry Donald Campbell, mostly from his colleagues at Washington and Lee University when he was on a leave of absence from the university.

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Henry Donald Campbell Correspondence, 1913 25 Item

Campbell, Henry Donald

This collection consists of letters written to Henry Donald Campbell, mostly from his colleagues at Washington and Lee University when he was on a leave of absence from the university.

Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library

James Graham Leyburn collection, 1902/1993

10.5 Linear Feet

This collection contains many materials relating to the South African mission. Dr. Leyburn saved a number of newspaper articles concerning South Africa which are contained herein. Reports on various industries and other aspects of South Africa are included. Also within this collection are an assortment of Dr. Leyburn's speeches, some of which address South Africa. The remainder of the speeches concern the future of Washington and Lee University.

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James Graham Leyburn collection, 1902/1993 10.5 Linear Feet

Leyburn, James Graham

This collection contains many materials relating to the South African mission. Dr. Leyburn saved a number of newspaper articles concerning South Africa which are contained herein. Reports on various industries and other aspects of South Africa are included. Also within this collection are an assortment of Dr. Leyburn's speeches, some of which address South Africa. The remainder of the speeches concern the future of Washington and Lee University.

Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library

John Alexander Graham Papers, 1910/1947, bulk 1915/1947

8 Linear Feet

This collection includes Graham's compositions, World War I papers and correspondence, memorabilia of Washington and Lee University activities, scores, sheet music, notebooks, and other correspondence.

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John Alexander Graham Papers, 1910/1947, bulk 1915/1947 8 Linear Feet

Graham, John Alexander

This collection includes Graham's compositions, World War I papers and correspondence, memorabilia of Washington and Lee University activities, scores, sheet music, notebooks, and other correspondence.

Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library

Juliet S. Bradford Correspondence, 1884

11 Item

This collection includes 11 items, all expressing sympathy at the death of Mrs. Bradford's husband, Vincent L. Bradford, a benefactor of Washington and Lee University. There is a resolution passed by the Washington and Lee University faculty in tribute to the memory of Mr. Vincent L. Bradford.

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Juliet S. Bradford Correspondence, 1884 11 Item

Bradford, Juliet S.

This collection includes 11 items, all expressing sympathy at the death of Mrs. Bradford's husband, Vincent L. Bradford, a benefactor of Washington and Lee University. There is a resolution passed by the Washington and Lee University faculty in tribute to the memory of Mr. Vincent L. Bradford.

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